---
title: "Contract for the Supply of and Installation of RenAM 500M Laser Melting Machine"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-06-13"
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# Contract for the Supply of and Installation of RenAM 500M Laser Melting Machine

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ace9f192-7969-4599-932c-e0837acb9b0e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a RenAM 500M Laser Melting Machine, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This direct award contract was valued at £699,462.68 and has a contract period running from 13th June 2018 to 10th August 2018. The tender period concluded on 11th June 2018, with the contract being formally awarded on the same date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech equipment, particularly those involved in laboratory and precision instrument supply. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing advanced manufacturing technologies would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. As the contracting authority is a reputable educational institution, collaboration with similar organisations could also enhance visibility and credibility for bidders seeking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of and Installation of RenAM 500M Laser Melting Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51ff44-ce05-44a3-b485-1c7570e9309c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2018 - 10 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £699,462 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £699,462 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENISHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51ff44-ce05-44a3-b485-1c7570e9309c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51ff44-ce05-44a3-b485-1c7570e9309c
  13th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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